Prue Leith dishes on her long career, favorite foods, and more

April 15, 2019 by
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Prue Leith has had a long and illustrious career in food, running a Michelin-starred restaurant and creating Leith's School of Food and Wine in addition to writing for a number of publications and authoring several cookbooks and novels. The Guardian recently published an interview with the 79-year-old Leith, in which she relates some very interesting tidbits.  Although Leith's career has mainly… read more

If at first you don’t succeed

April 14, 2019 by
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Anyone who knows me would say that I am an avid baker. I have successfully made a number of items that some people find challenging, such as pâte à choux, bûche de noël, and macarons. Yet there is one simple recipe that I have only made well once, and it is one that most people find quite easy: cream cheese… read more

See the best cakes in Australia and learn from the masters

April 13, 2019 by
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If you love all things cake and you live near Brisbane, mark your calendars for May 16-19. That is when the 2019 International Cake Show Australia is taking place at the Brisbane Showgrounds Exhibition Building. The event is hosted by the Australian Cake Artists and Decorators Association (ACADA), a not-for-profit industry and community association created for cake decorators of all levels,… read more

Featured Cookbooks with Over Thirty Recipes, Giveaways and EYBDigital Updates

April 12, 2019 by
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Eat Your Books (EYB) is a website for people who love cookbooks and want to make better use of the great recipes from those books. With EYB, a member can create their own personal Bookshelf and quickly find recipes from their cookbooks, food magazines, food blogs, personal recipe clippings, and favorite online recipes. New cookbooks (as well as older titles) are… read more

2019 IACP Cookbook Award nominees announced

April 11, 2019 by
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Earlier this evening, the IACP announced the nominees for its 2019 cookbook and food writing awards. You will definitely see many EYB Member favorites, including several tomes that also made the James Beard Foundation's shortlist, such as Everyday Dorie by Dorie Greenspan, Milk Street: Tuesday Nights by Christopher Kimball, Feast: Food of the Islamic World by Anissa Helou, and Season: Big Flavors, Beautiful Food by Nik Sharma.  IACP… read more

Boragó sets a new record on our website

April 11, 2019 by
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Just when you think you've heard of every ingredient imaginable, you find out there is so much more to learn. The new cookbook Boragó, by Rodolfo Guzmán, the chef/owner of a Santiago, Chile restaurant, has set the EYB record for most new ingredients added to the EYB ingredient database, requiring 279 new items. We have more than 44,000 ingredients listed in… read more

Ramen – EYBD Promotion

April 10, 2019 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

My Bangladesh Kitchen – EYBD Promotion

April 10, 2019 by
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With EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no cost… read more

Fortnum & Mason 2019 Food and Drink Awards nominees announced

April 10, 2019 by
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Fortnum & Mason has long been a resource for English cookery, providing quality ingredients to generations of cooks since its founding in 1707. The company's annual food and drink awards celebrate the best publications and broadcasts in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Today, Fortnum & Mason announced its shortlist for the 2019 awards, given in 13 categories and judged… read more

Have tea with Mary Berry on a luxury train

April 9, 2019 by
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The opportunities for travel perfectly suited to cookbook lovers are seemingly endless. Today's selection comes to us from Belmond British Pullman, which offers train rides through the English countryside in restored vintage railroad cars. On May 3, there's a special excursion featuring afternoon tea with beloved television host and author Mary Berry.  Who wouldn't want to take a train ride… read more

Here’s your chance to talk about cookbooks with experts

April 8, 2019 by
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Have you ever wished you could explain the items you would want to see in a cookbook with someone who actually writes them? If you live near Los Angeles, you finally have a chance. As part of its Festival of Books 2019, the LA Times is hosting a panel discussion on cookbook writing titled The Right Recipe: What Makes a… read more

Hero Dinners by Marge Perry and David Bonom and Anolon Promotion

April 8, 2019 by
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Every cook, myself included, has moments of panic when it is time to get a meal on the table. I confess to often wishing a donut could be dinner. Whether you work from home, work outside the home, are raising children or any combination of scenarios, there are times we wish dinner would take care of itself. And those of… read more

April 2019 Cookbook Previews

April 8, 2019 by
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It happens every time. Every month, the anticipation of new cookbooks arriving builds and I am amazed by the "must have" designation I assign to many of them. But in the same measure, I have a tiny wish that so many of the new releases wouldn't be keepers. Why would an avid cookbook junkie say such a thing? It is… read more

These baking retreats sound like heaven

April 7, 2019 by
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Have you ever dreamed of learning to make croissants while taking in the sights of Paris? Or how about learning to bake new treats while relaxing in pristine natural beauty with breathtaking views? If these activities sound idyllic to you, we have fantastic news. Bake from Scratch magazine, is now offering baking retreats in some amazing locations.  According to the… read more

The best way to dispose of cooking oil

April 6, 2019 by
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Fried foods are my nemesis - although I love them dearly, they make quite a mess in the kitchen, not the least of which is a copious amount of fat that needs to be disposed of. Although it's tempting to just pour the used oil down the drain, that's a huge no-no, as Sho Spaeth explains in a recent article… read more

Madhur Jaffrey – Too Legit To Quit

April 5, 2019 by
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Madhur Jaffrey reigns as royalty among authors of cookbooks devoted to Indian cuisine. Next month, she releases another tome destined to be an instant classic, Madhur Jaffrey's Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook. In addition to being a treasured source of cooking knowledge, Jaffrey can now post a new skill on her lengthy resume - being a rap artist.  You may be saying to… read more

Two Weeks of 20 Featured Cookbooks, Over 50 Recipes, & the Latest EYBD Books & Previews

April 5, 2019 by
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Eat Your Books (EYB) is a website for people who love cookbooks and want to make better use of the great recipes from those books. With EYB, a member can create their own personal Bookshelf and quickly find recipes from their cookbooks, food magazines, food blogs, personal recipe clippings, and favorite online recipes. New cookbooks (as well as older titles) are… read more

Bake – Rory MacDonald – Author Interview and Giveaway

April 3, 2019 by
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Rory Macdonald's debut cookbook Bake: Breads, Cakes, Croissants, Kouign Amanns, Macarons, Scones, Tarts is a baker's dream. The cover is brilliant: "bake" and a listing of those delights you will find inside, and the content is thoughtful, beautifully photographed and detailed.  Rory is the creator of Chanson & The Dessert Bar in New York City and was voted one of the top… read more

Historic Cookery – EYBD Promotion

April 2, 2019 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

French Toast – EYBD Promotion

April 2, 2019 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations – EYBD Promotion

April 2, 2019 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

A Basket by the Door EYBD Promotion

April 2, 2019 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

April Fools’ Day food pranks

April 1, 2019 by
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I have to admit that I almost fell for it. Scrolling through my Twitter feed today I noticed Stella Parks (@bravetart) announcing a new format for the recipes on Serious Eats, merging their technique and recipe posts into one. "Wait, what?" I thought briefly, before remembering what day it was. (If you haven't seen the 'foolproof' blackberry cake recipe that… read more

Asma’s Indian Kitchen

April 1, 2019 by
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Darjeeling Express, the popular London restaurant founded by Asma Khan, started as a dinner for a dozen guests in a home where Indian food was lovingly cooked from family recipes going back generations. The pop-up in Soho was wildly successful and led to a permanent restaurant location at Kingly Court, Carnaby in London. The kitchen at Darjeeling Express is run by… read more

Cookbooks are still selling like hotcakes

March 31, 2019 by
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Just a few years ago, the pundits were in agreement that the death of the physical cookbook was nigh. After all, most everyone got their recipes from the Internet, so what need did we have to purchase physical volumes? As it turns out, the predictions were way off base, as cookbooks are now among the bestselling books in all categories.… read more
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